hibernating western painted turtle has brought a project to a standstill. In B.C. it is a blue list species and is also on the federal at risk list. The find caught environmental consultants off guard as the spot is not a known sustainable habitat for the species. The project was scheduled to be done by the end of Mark but because the at risk turtle was found it has not bee stopped until the turtles come out of hibernation and the project is not slated to be finished in June. The contractor stated there is a little bit of work they can do that wont effect the turtle but for the most part the work will have to wait.
Child found petting Alligator in living room.
Not only did a Brazilian woman find a 5 foot Alligator behind her sofa but also found her 3 year old son petting it after heavy rains flooded their house. Fire officials were called to remove the Alligator. Firefighter Captain Luiz Claudio Farias said “it could have seriously hurt or even killed the boy.”
Capt Farias said it was “not uncommon for animals such as alligators and snakes to enter people’s houses in towns such as Parauapebas” which are built very near rivers and the rainforest.
The Alligator was taken to a less popular area and released into the wild.
Albino Monocled Cobra will live
The Cobra that bit Eric Bortz will live, Not only did a wildlife educator in Massachusetts buy the Cobra but he also purchased the Rattle snake and Copperhead. that Bortz kept. I for one am actually surprised as I had already figured the snakes had been destroyed so its sweet to know they have a new home. Officials cited department policy for not releasing the name of the new keeper.
Snake owner billed $650
A lot of you may remember the name Melissa Moorhouse. Melissa is the one who lost her snake on the train in Boston. The MBTA claims the bill is in part to pay the work crews who had to scrub down and disinfect the train car which the snake was found in. They also explained that she violated their pet policy by not having her per secured on the train.
Reptile rescuer honored in Utah
Salt Lake County officials honored James Dix as the 2011 Vital Volunteer last week. He runs a rescue from his home and is often call on by authorities dealing with snakes and other exotic pets. He dose have permits to keep, rescue, provide care and exhibit exotic animals and snake species. Not only dose James rescue reptiles but also offers handling classes to authorities. Currently he cares for 850 different reptiles and says he plans to move to a commercial building soon. Keep up the great work James, you are an inspiration the the reptile community.
Tortoise trader arrested.
A woman was arrested with 85 tortoises today. The woman, 42 year old Asha Mandal from Bihar was involved in the illegal trade of tortoises, snakes, hides and wild animals in various states. India banned the trade of Tortoises but lax law bring traders to the area. Normaly the tortoises are used for their meat or for medicinal purposes.